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Thanks for the feedback. During the intervention, I listened carefully to my friends and asked questions. There is something I'm missing and like @NadNight mentioned, they are withholding something from me. Without going into too many details, I think that the time I spend on my BF is the real issue; but they don't want to…

(1) Keep track of your passwords because Face ID may not recognize you. (2) Your insecure "pretty" friends might turn super petty (actually they would've always been petty, but since you're now a "threat," the pettiness is directed towards you). (3) Everyone wants to weigh-in on how you lost the weight. (4) You may…

I think you may have misunderstood her meaning. There is a marked difference between using the only available stall - that happens to be the handicapped stall, and using the handicapped stall because it's more comfortable than the other 10 available stalls. I am also disabled and more often than I can count on two hands,…

Thanks for the responses. Its comforting to know that others have moments of body insecurity. I think my problem was that I had a whole bunch of stuff going on in my head and my body became the scapegoat (of sorts) for all of that. So thanks again!

I just realized that I started wearing some of my workout clothes from my training days so maybe it's just easier to see the distance to my goal (I wrote all that yesterday and fell asleep before posting).

One thing I love about this group is that the rules for the community at large don't always apply to us. When you have 50+ lbs to lose, dropping 10 lbs in a month is not unimaginable. When you're in the normal BMI range (yes, I know that, according to charts, you're between healthy and overweight, but since you are…

That sounds normal. Your weight fluctuates wildly (within a few pounds) depending on a variety of factors. You could weigh yourself first thing in the morning after you go to the restroom, drink a glass of water, etc. and weigh differently than you would if you changed one thing about your weigh-in routine. As long as…

Have you considered swimming or water aerobics? The water provides some resistance but doesn't aggravate your arthritis. So while not a grand as weight lifting, you will be building some muscle.

Well, 61.3 + 3.3 = 64.6% which rounds to 65%. 65+35 = 100% Keep in mind that an ideal BFP for a woman is 22-28% so 35% isn't that far off from ideal. So if you focus on building muscle, you can be in the ideal body fat range in no time.

How are your measurements? When you don't have that much to lose, you may be simply changing your body shape: losing fat while gaining muscle. If you're doing everything as you've reported, then you should see the scale move a bit more soon. As someone else said. Be patient.

I think it depends on (1) the advice and (2) your approach. If you see someone struggling, then they might appreciate your advice. But it might be wise to ask first and use terms like "easier" instead of "better." OTOH, unsolicited advice without context is almost always annoying. So unless you see something or the other…

That's really interesting! The only forms of IF I've seen bouncing around the gyms and YouTube were of the "intermittent feeding" variety. Even the medical journal article I read before posting focused solely on the 16/8 and 20/4 hour IFs.

There is a difference between IF and the type of fasting referenced by the OP. I don't consider IF fasting because, 50 years ago, that was the standard way to eat (well, FD, it would have been more of a 12/12 IF rather than the 8/16 IF that is popular now- but it's the same idea). There may be some benefits to IF, but, as…

The app usually adds your exercise calories once you log the exercise (e.g., if you burn 300 calories walking for an hour, your daily calorie total is 1350 + 300 = 1650). So are you getting 1350 after you log those exercises? Also, how long do you have to lose those 5-7 lbs?

When I first bought my Spanx, I got a M knowing full well that I needed a L. Of course, they always cut off my circulation so I stopped wearing them. The other day, I wore them to a party and lasted all night with no pain :smile:

I think someone mentioned this earlier, but when you don't have a lot of weight to lose, you might trade lean muscle for fat before you start losing weight. No need to follow your son's lead right now.

I'm a two-time cancer survivor (brain and ovarian). Your MD is probably concerned about the weight you'll lose once you begin your treatment. The fact is that everyone is different. Depending on the type of treatment and your reaction, you may lose weight, maintain or gain. For example, for my brain cancer, I had surgery,…

I think the concept of eating back calories lends itself to unhealthy thinking. That type of thinking is a trigger for me. I mean, this is how eating disorders can begin. One minute you're basing your caloric intake on your activity level, the next minute, you're spending countless hours at the gym while contemplating the…

Everyone is different. For example, I drink a lot more water when I workout so I'm actually less hungry in general. To answer the OP's question, I don't eat more, but I eat more efficiently. That is, I always make sure I have a high protein breakfast and a high protein Boost with my AM snack on workout days. In the end, I…

How about a protein smoothie? My go-to post workout smoothie has 33g of protein. For me, it's a bit much for late night, but if you have a couple of hours to spare before bed, it might be worth a shot. Chocolate Protein Smoothie: 2 Tbsp, Natural Peanut Butter 0.25 cup(20g), Quick Oats 1 cup, Spinach - Raw 1 tbsp (7g),…

I have my daily morning and bedtime sequences. I also take four or five studio classes (Ashtanga, Bikram, Hatha and "curvy") weekly. When I need something specific (detox, cleansing work break, etc.), I follow an appropriate sequence from one of my MyYogaWorks.com playlists.

I love her 7 minute bedtime sequence! Afterwards, I'm asleep within minutes.

I'm not yet 40, but had early menopause after surviving ovarian cancer. My BMI is on the high end of normal while my BFP (most important to me) is on the low end of normal. I know I don't need to lose weight, but I am surrounded by models, ballerinas and aspiring reality TV starlets. So I get body shamed more often than…

It's not a silly question! There's so much information out there, it can get really confusing. To simplify matters, I do the following: (1) Ignore online calculators (including MFP's result). (2) Calculate my sedentary TDEE by hand (simple calculator): weight (lbs.) x 13. For example, I weigh 172 lbs so my TDEE is 172 x…

Why so low? Eating too little can be just as harmful as eating too much. Just like your car needs gas to run, you need fuel (food) to function. Being vegetarian is not so much about what you can't eat as it is about enjoying the foods you can eat. Just do a little homework. You'll be pleasantly surprised by some of the…

This is solid advice. I wish I had been brave enough to mention it...

I do tend to get lost in the details, but my health is my top priority and I'm terrified of going back to the hospital. A month without a hospital visit (including the ER) is a good month. Before the surgery, I found that when I stayed on top of my nutrients, I stayed out of the hospital. Now, I have this new complication…

Getting a scale is a sound investment. You don't have to get a top of the line model. You can get one for the cost of a fast food meal. Aside from keeping you on track, think about the money you'll save on food. When you eat true portions, you buy food less often, recouping the cost of the scale within the first year. My…

You can enter it as Pilates since Barre is basically what the Pilates creator envisioned before the marketing people got involved.

Ditto (if we're talking favorite). But I also love playing in the snow (when there's real snow), playing beach games (volleyball, team Frisbee, etc.), and competing against my BF in anything athletic (though he wins. every. time.).